murphyNelumbo nucifera flower water
AKA: Lotus Flower Water, Sacred Lotus Flower Water, Indian Lotus Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, India. Nelumbo nucifera flowers grow in East Asia and India within the Nelumbonaceae family. The flower water is produced by steaming or hydrodistilling fresh lotus flowers to extract the floral infusion.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water is the aqueous part of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-51-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 917)
Not Comedogenic
Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 917)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 917)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 917)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR